Cho Bo-ah Breaks Silence After 4 Months Amid Kim Soo-hyun Scandal and Knock-Off Delay

2025-04-04 17:27

Jo Bo-ah has resurfaced with a bright smile after a four-month hiatus, even as the release of her Disney+ series Knock-Off—co-starring Kim Soo-hyun—has been postponed due to his ongoing personal controversy.

Actress Jo Bo-ah shared her latest update on April 4, posting brand campaign photos on social media. The images show her cheerfully receiving gifts and filming a commercial shoot, signaling her return to the spotlight.

However, Jo's long-awaited onscreen comeback has been unexpectedly halted. The Disney+ original series Knock-Off, in which she stars opposite Kim Soo-hyun, has officially had its release postponed indefinitely amid mounting scandal.

🎤 Kim Soo-hyun Breaks Silence in Emotional March 31 Press Conference

On March 31, Kim Soo-hyun held a surprise press conference to address allegations surrounding his past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, including accusations of dating her while she was a minor.

Kim denied the underage dating claims, stating:

“We were only in a relationship from the summer of 2019 to fall of 2020—after she became an adult.”

He also announced he had filed a defamation lawsuit against individuals—including Sae-ron’s family, YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, and members of Garo Sero Institute (Ga Se Yeon)—for spreading false information and causing reputational damage.

His legal team further revealed a 120 billion KRW ($88 million USD) damage claim had been submitted to the Seoul Central District Court.

The conference, which was livestreamed, drew massive attention and divided public opinion, intensifying scrutiny around Kim and casting uncertainty over his future projects.

📺 Knock-Off Premiere Put on Hold

Originally set for an April 2025 release, Knock-Off had been gearing up for its promotional campaign. But following the explosive revelations involving Kim Soo-hyun and the widespread backlash online, Disney+ Korea confirmed on March 21 that it would indefinitely delay the release of the drama.

Jo Bo-ah, caught in the fallout despite no involvement in the controversy, is left without a new screen project for now—though her fans welcomed her latest update with support and anticipation for her next move.